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June 2026
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Enhancing the Performance of Metal AM Parts
Material extrusion for metals (MEX/M) has emerged as a cost-effective and versatile additive manufacturing technology (AM) for producing complex metal components. Despite its potential, parts realized via MEX/M suffer from significant limitations, primarily poor surface quality due to the intrinsic layer-wise effect from the printing deposition and selected printing conditions. Furthermore, the multi-step nature of […]
A Material Difference: Why a metal manufacturer opted for plastic in cooling tower upgrade
In powder metallurgy, material selection is everything. Choosing the right alloy determines whether a component will deliver reliable and long-term performance under intense environmental conditions such as high heat, extreme pressure, or excessive wear. A miscalculation can result in increased maintenance needs, premature failures, and costly downtime for end users. The same principle applies to […]
NEWS
Seco/Warwick secures contract for Japan’s high-tech industry
Seco/Warwick will deliver an advanced single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas quenching to one of the world’s most demanding markets — the Japanese high-tech sector. This is Seco/Warwick’s first vacuum furnace order for this partner. Seco/Warwick is supplying a large Vector vacuum furnace to a Japanese metal treatment firm to support the production of high-quality gas turbine components. […]
July 7, 2026
Solar Atmospheres San Diego hires new quality manager
Solar Atmospheres of San Diego, a leading provider of high-performance vacuum heat treating, announced the appointment of Karla Clement as the company’s new quality manager. Clement brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this crucial role. Her extensive background in quality management aligns perfectly with Solar Atmospheres’ commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. “We […]
July 7, 2026
ECM celebrates North America 500-cell milestone
Just more than a year after celebrating one major achievement, ECM has achieved another — the commissioning of the 500th heating cell in North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico). The previous milestone was a long-standing automotive customer’s achievement of processing their 1,000,000th load through their ECM vacuum furnace systems. In the current benchmark, the […]
July 7, 2026
CCAI/IFCA announces 2026-27 board of directors, officers
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI/IFCA) announced its 2026-27 national board of directors and officers in May at the association’s annual meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Representing member companies from across North America, these leaders play a key role in advancing CCAI/IFCA’s commitment to education, networking, and industry growth. CCAI/IFCA reached a significant milestone with […]
July 7, 2026
Tenova to supply electric arc furnace revamp for Tenaris’ Koppel steel mill
Tenova, through its U.S. subsidiary Tenova Inc., will supply the electric arc furnace (EAF) revamp for Tenaris’ steel mill in Koppel, Pennsylvania. The project supports Tenaris’ broader investment program to enhance productivity, reliability, and employee safety across its Pennsylvania operations. Tenova is a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of […]
July 7, 2026
Seco/Warwick USA undergoes leadership transition
Following the completion of the consolidation of the Seco/Warwick Group’s U.S. companies, the organization in the United States is entering the next stage of development. Donald Marteeny, who has been associated with Seco/Warwick for many years, is assuming the role of managing director of Seco/Warwick USA. Piotr Zawistowski, who has led the U.S. organization to […]
June 30, 2026
U.S. national lab selects Retech PGA platform
Retech, a Seco/Warwick Group company, has been contracted to supply a plasma gas atomization (PGA) system to a leading U.S. national laboratory in support of a strategic critical materials initiative. The pilot-scale PGA platform will enable advanced powder development for next-generation materials essential to high-performance manufacturing and emerging technologies. Designed with flexibility and scalability at […]
June 14, 2026
Aichelin Americas partners with Wm. Wright & Associates
Aichelin Americas announced a new strategic partnership with Wm. Wright & Associates, effective May 9, 2026. Through this agreement, Wm. Wright & Associates represents a broad portfolio of thermal processing technologies, equipment, and services across the Aichelin Americas group. This partnership strengthens Aichelin Americas’ commitment to delivering enhanced regional support and improved access to its […]
June 14, 2026
New interfaces expand Optris CTi pyrometer series
Optris GmbH & Co. KG is specifically expanding its CTi pyrometer platform with the digital interfaces EtherCAT and IO-Link. This makes the compact, modular infrared pyrometers of the CTi series even more efficient and integrates them more easily than ever into modern automation environments. With EtherCAT, users benefit from extremely short response times and high […]
June 14, 2026
Tenova’s advanced solutions featured on INCITE platform
Tenova, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, has five of its innovative techniques mentioned in the European Innovation Centre for Industrial Transformation Emissions (INCITE) web platform. Launched in 2024, INCITE identifies and evaluates emerging cutting-edge technologies and processes committed to decarbonization, depollution, and the increase […]
June 14, 2026
